In our goal to raise awareness of the homelessness problem in Pembrokeshire, we have welcomed local politicians to our office this month. Firstly we were delighted to welcome Eluned Morgan MS, Minister for Health and Social Services; Cllr Marc Tierney, County Councillor for Narberth Urban; and Henry Tufnell, Labour MP candidate for Mid & South Pembrokeshire. We then had the pleasure …
Do you love Pembrokeshire? Do you want to make a real difference? Do you have valuable skills that could help us a trustee? Voluntary/Non-remunerated Minimum of three years commitment We’re seeking individuals with proficiency and experience in any area that might enhance the work of PATH. Applications will be particularly welcomed from those with legal and/or financial expertise and anyone with …
Today is World Homelessness Day and it is being marked in Pembrokeshire by the launch of a groundbreaking new project offering practical support to people who are at risk of losing their homes. Pembrokeshire Action for the Homeless’ Numeracy Project has received £405,000 from the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, administered by Pembrokeshire County Council – and …
Our annual staff survey highlighted very high employee satisfaction last month. Our 30 question survey aimed to find out exactly what our staff thought we did right, and what we could continue to improve on, and the results were presented at our last staff day. Below are the results of the survey:
Following on from our rebrand to PATH, last week we attended the Pembrokeshire County Show to further raise awareness of the growing homelessness problem in the county. Based in the Community Hub, organised by PAVS, the busy two days were spent talking to the general public and partner organisations. We also spoke to politician such as Mark Drakeford MS and …
Pembrokeshire’s leading homelessness charity, formerly known as Pembrokeshire Care Society, is excited to announce its rebranding to PATH – Pembrokeshire Action for the Homeless. This rebrand is an effort to more precisely reflect the life-changing work that the organisation has been spearheading since 1979. PATH is the lifeline for over 2,000 individuals each year who are grappling with homelessness or …
Over 1,500 free hot meals were provided to those struggling with food poverty from December 2022 to April 2023, as part of an initiative by Pembrokeshire Care Society. The project, which was funded by Pembrokeshire County Council’s Food Poverty Grant, was both a huge success and simultaneously highlighted the staggering problem within the county of families facing food poverty. Although …
Over 20 Sleep Pods for rough sleepers have been donated this week which will help keep the most vulnerable people in the county safer. 10 pods have been donated by Amanda from Pembrokeshire Care Share & Give, and another 11 from Sarah at Homeless Wales. A Sleep Pod is a one-person shelter that can offer meaningful protection from the elements. …
A very generous donation of 200 chocolate bars from Caldey Island was an Easter treat for our clients this week. In addition to the essential items which are provided to those facing homelessness in Pembrokeshire, these chocolate bars are being distributed by our support workers during their regular meetings. A big thank you to Ben Childs, Estate Manager of Caldey …
Year 9 pupils at Redhill School made a generous donation to help the homelessness problem in Pembrokeshire this week. Food, hygiene products and clothing was spread across two tables when our Senior Advice and Outreach Worker, Jo Rozblat, paid them a visit to talk about the homelessness problem in the county. Jo has been spearheading the Rough Sleeper Support Scheme, …
A project designed to help Pembrokeshire’s most vulnerable homeless people into permanent accommodation has been a big success, statistics have shown this week. The Rough Sleeper Support Scheme, which is fully funded by Pembrokeshire County Council (PCC) and managed by Pembrokeshire Care Society, has been a vitally important project in helping homeless people over the cold winter months. Support has …
Children from Fenton CP School showed their concern and support for the growing homelessness population in Pembrokeshire when they took part in a Hats Off for Homelessness Day on the last day of the Christmas term. Pupils in Year 5 have also written poems from the perspective of a homeless person, following a visit from Dean Flood, who works for …
After launching free hot meals in Haverfordwest from Adam’s Coffee House before Christmas, which is still ongoing, those facing homelessness or food poverty in Pembroke Dock can now also take advantage of free meals at Hasty Bite in the St Govans Shopping Centre. From Monday – Friday, 9:45am – 2pm, you can call and order from a variety of hot …
Sara Richards (Second from left, Port of Milford Haven) presenting the cheque to Natalie Male (left), Michael Hooper and Jo Rozbalt. The Milford Haven Port Authority has donated £5000 to Pembrokeshire Care Society this week to help buy essential rough sleeper packs for those experiencing homelessness in the community. Rough sleeper packs are distributed to individuals who are in the …
Twenty Christmas hampers have been delivered to Pembrokeshire Care Society (PCS) clients this week as a special festive treat. The gesture was made possible by an extremely generous donation of £1000 from St Mary’s Church in Tenby. To make the process fair, every PCS client was put into a hat and twenty names were then randomly drawn out. Each hamper, …